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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicNorth Korea

Topic: North Korea

Global Pulse: Iran needs to stop being destabilised, and the two Korean leaders could have a breakthrough

Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in have the political acumen to succeed in clearing the Korean impasse—whether they succeed remains to be seen.

India-Pakistan among top 15 global conflicts that could worsen in 2018 – US think tank

U.S. foreign policy experts assess the likelihood and impact of 30 potential crises or conflicts around the world in 2018 in CFR's annual survey.

Global Pulse: North Korea to send a high-level delegation to Winter Olympics

North Korea and South Korea began the new year with a pledge to open up talks again, for the first time in two years.

Trump’s new National Security Strategy: Managing confusion and chaos

Though it has come in for a lot of criticism, the new US NSS is the brainchild of two of the US’s top scholar-warriors, which gives confidence to many.

Global Pulse: Trouble in Trump-Land

Donald Trump notoriously has no filter, and this time the victims of his tweets happen to be across the pond. The North Korean missile test is a necessary reality check for the US— coming at a difficult time for American foreign policy, as their Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, might be making an exit. 

Global Pulse: What to make of North Korea’s missile launch

North Korea's latest missile launch leaves the international community lost in a diplomatic maze.

Global Pulse: Time has run out for Mugabe and Merkel

News from around the world - Robert Mugabe has officially resigned in Zimbabwe, bringing an end to his dictatorial regime and ostensibly opening up the doors to democracy.

Global Pulse: A food crisis in Yemen & a global failure to act in Zimbabwe

While Yemen finds itself in the middle of a food crisis, in Zimbabwe a collective failure to act by world leaders has resulted in the present crisis.

Global Pulse: An Imminent Explosion

The Middle East and European Union, particularly UK, are scrambling to avoid an implosion. New Zealand, for all its appearance of a progressive liberal government, has a venomous right-wing party ruling from the shadows, and in his totally troubled times, Trump seems to have at least got the North Korea speech right.

Global Pulse: Paradise Papers far cry from Panama Papers; Japan and USA pledge to “make alliance great again”

The Paradise Papers are not as devious as the notorious Panama Papers; the fifth meeting between Shinzo Abe and Trump promises to "make alliance great again"; and Mohammad bin Salman is set on the path to an absolute monarchy. 

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.